Abstract: A special clamping mechanism is disclosed for holding a reel to a bow for use in bow fishing which can be attached to a bow without screws, bolts or the like. It includes an upper clamp and a lower clamp, each clamp wrapping around the bow in a unique manner and is made of one continuous piece. A reel support member is attached to the clamping mechanism. A shooting strap is connected to the bow next to the spot thereon where the holding hand grasps the bow.